Modular Synthesizer Sci-fi Drone

video upload by Ultra-Vox Studios

"Standing on the ground of our synth forefathers. Here I’ve patched my 5U/MU Modular synthesizer wall to create a dreamy sci-fi drone. It wasn’t exactly what I had in mind but like a lot of times you get much better results than you anticipate when patching these behemoths. It sounds like I’m floating in space."

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Introducing THE CMS 2607 - An ARP 2600 on Steroids

As you know, CMS (Cirocco Music Systems) is Phil Cirocco's synth company. He is not only the world's most renown ARP tech (BTW, see my CMS Lumina upgraded Odyssey here!), but also a manufacturer. THE CMS 2607 is his latest creation. Knowing it comes from him, you know this is going to be one great synth.

The following are some details via CMS:

"THE CMS 2607 6U RACK MOUNT INTEGRATED SYNTHESIZER

CMS is proud to unveil for the first time, our new synthesizer, the CMS 2607. We took all the features of the original ARP 2600, combined them with our world famous upgrades, added more cool stuff and then squeezed it all into a 6 space rack mount heavy duty enclosure. This particular incarnation is the '2500 version' that features a beautiful heavy duty brushed aluminum front panel. We are also currently making standard versions using grey and blue paint similar to the original ARP 2600 factory color schemes.

Initially, a very small quantity of special issue handmade 2607s will be made available to the general public until the factory produced models are available. These will be priced higher than the factory made mass produced units.

Price for one of the hand-made limited edition $8699.00. (9,499.00 for units with early type VCOs) plus packing and shipping charges.

Target price for the standard version 2607 will be 4999.00 USD . The standard version is not available at this time but we will soon be taking orders on the standard version. This price is subject to change. Check back with this page if you are interested in the standard version and can wait.

If you are interested in ordering one of the special issue limited edition 2607s now, send a paypal deposit of $3000.00 USD to filter@discretesynthesizers.com to register your order or mail us a personal check. Delivery guaranteed to be no longer than 4 months from the date of deposit. There is a limit on how many of these special order units that will be available for 2016, so contact us now if you are seriously interested.."

And the front panel (click for a slightly larger shot):



Update: A couple videos spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child:

CMS 2607 DEMO #1- NO PANEL GRAPHICS

Published on Sep 22, 2016 Phil Cirocco

"This is demo #1 of the new CMS 2607 prototype. This is before we had the front panel graphics finished. For more info go to discretesynthesizers.com"

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Inter alia natura cunctatio - Serge

"So I just stacked a bunch of studio fragments from the last month or two onto soundcloud, all source Creature+Quad, one that had interested me was this - almost gets into the space of a woodwind section, simple hard sync does wonders"

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

"Kind of amazing how this is just two simple M-Modules."

Salyut - 1 / Салют-1 by Soviet Space Child

"This track is a demo/tribute to the Waldorf MicroWave XTk, which is my favorite digital synthesizer of all time. All of the instruments on this track are from my Waldorf MicroWave XTk 30, and the drums are samples taken from the PPG Waveterm. The drums and strings were processed through an Eventide H3000 D/SE, and there are two Roland RE-501 Chorus Echoes on the FX bus configured in stereo operation. All of the tracks were tracked and mixed through an analog mixer, with analog EQ and compression on the mix bus.

The Salyut- was the first ever space station to be launched into orbit:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salyut_1"

EMT 251 Digital Reverberation System

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This one was spotted and sent my way via Soviet Space Child.

Not a synth, but it should be. Look at it! Someone needs to make a synth with massive levers.

via this auction

"EMT 251 Digital Reverberation System from Sunset Sound Studios.

SPECS:

serial #: 45477
16-bit
"REV" = main reverb
"NON LIN" = non-linear
"250 REV" = reverb sounds like the 250 unit (Some 251 units have this as "SPC REV" = space verb.)
"DEL" = delay
"CHOR" = chorus
"ECHO" = echo
"D REV" = doppler reverb"

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Demo :: Eventide H3000 Presets using SH101+ Aphex Twin Riff - Reverb, Chorus, Delay, FX

Published on Apr 28, 2018 SOLON Music

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

"Demo of Eventide H3000 D/SE presets using Roland SH101 synth playing Aphex Twin riff from 'Tha' (Selected Ambient Works 85-92). 12 presets demo'ed:

211 CANYON
642 CRYSTAL ECHOES
231 MICROPITCHSHIFT
227 HUMP-VERB
635 BAND PAN
630 ALIENS
265 USEFUL VERB
197 SON OF KAMIKAZE
527 RICH CHORUS
181 HUNTER DELAY
243 RICH PLATE
396 HUGE SYNTH SPACE

Chose these presets because they worked well with the riff used and demonstrate a wide variety of the sounds that the unit can produce.

In Richard D James' own words: 'the Eventide H3000 d/se are absolutely mental lush devices, those ones in particular really envelop the sound rather than tack it on, special blessed bits of equipment. 3000 has something amazing though that few things can touch, i mean just the digital filters on it are insane, engineers must have been on fire when they made that thing.' (from the Syrobonkers interview)

SH101was recorded through Tube Tech MP2A preamp and Antelope Audio Eclipse converter into Ableton.

Audio from H3000 was recorded through Antelope Audio Eclipse converter into Ableton

www.solonmusic.com"

New Behringer K-20 - Korg MS-20 Desktop Clone Spotted & WASP Deluxe Trademark & Potential Specs

These are in via Soviet Space Child.

Some info on the K-20 below. Curious how a previously existing name for a synth can be trademarked. The trademark was actually revealed December 2017, but you can see filing from Music Group IP (Behringer's parent company) below published in 2018. You can also find the initial list of synths on Behringer's radar here, including trademarks. The Pro-1, MS-101, and VC340 are readying release, and there was the Jupiter-8 tease here.

via Musictribe on the K-20:

"I'll be honest, I love Korg mono synths. One of my all-time favourites is the Korg 770, this little guy's older sister. First off I'm amazed at the form factor in such a small footprint. This thing sounds awesome. Having a high pass and low pass with adjustable peak is amazing for fine tweaking tones. My 770 doesn't have that. One could get lost for hours just patching to different places and finding an endless sea of sounds. I never had an MS-20 so this was a learning experience of wonderment and at times pure awe. What a flexible little monster. Most definitely a generator of sounds from outer space. Add some tape delay and I'd go missing for hours on end. Wonderful job on this guy."

On the WASP Deluxe:

Wasp Deluxe – based on the rare EDP WASP synthesizer:

Legendary analog synthesizer with dual OSC design allows for insanely fat music creation
Authentic reproduction of original “Wasp Deluxe” circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
Pure analog signal path based on authentic OSC, VCF and VCA designs
3 variable oscillator shapes with pulse / ramp and enhanced mode for ultimate sounds
Switchable, multi-mode VCF with Lo, Hi, Band and Notch modes
Flexible LFO with 4 waveform shapes, frequency and pitch modulation control
2 analog Envelope Generators for modulation of VCF and VCA
Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
16-voice Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 16 voice polyphony
Complete Eurorack solution – main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack Case
29 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters

Elektron Introduces Model:Samples - New Six Track Sample Based Groovebox

Introducing Model:Samples Published on Jan 22, 2019

Update: additional posts/demos incoming here.

Details are in. Priced at 449.00 USD. No audio in. Shout out to Atomic Shadow and Soviet Space Child for sending this my way as well.

Model:Samples Experience

Published on Jan 22, 2019 MrDataline

Model:Samples StrangeStrains Experience

Published on Jan 22, 2019 StrangeStrains MurderVan

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A new foray into simplicity, portability and for the first time for Elektron - one knob per function. Samples used are merely a few single cycle waveforms and a bassdrum twisted into several different sounds. This thing can go deep. . . . . #elektron #modelsamples #sampler #groovebox #drummachine #synth #idm #electronicmusic #braindance

A post shared by Ess M. (@ess_mtsn) on Jan 22, 2019 at 3:48am PST

"Meet the six track groovebox that offers massive sound in a compact size. You get pretty much all of the Elektron superpowers in a sleek, lightweight, and accessible package. Loads of useful presets and loads of space for your own sounds. The controls are right there at your fingertips. A truly plug-and-play bundle of joy!

Available in February 2019.
449.00 USD

Six track sample based groovebox

Packed with great sounds
The sound engine uses high-quality digital samples. There are 300 preset sounds supplied by Splice, ranging from the familiar kicks, snares, and hi-hats to exotic, never-before-heard ones. With a few tweaks, you can easily personalize any sample until it sounds just the way you want it. Transfer your own samples into it, or use any of the expertly crafted custom sound packs.

Dedicated knobs
As an Elektron first, this machine offers a complete set of tactile controls, with one function per knob. They’re all right there on the front panel; just grab a knob and twist it. Unleash your music spontaneously using the six tough, velocity-sensitive pads. Record your every move live, or punch in your creation one step at a time using the superb Elektron sequencer.

Ready to go
At under one kilogram, you’re getting the benefits of a light and convenient machine that will surprise you with its snarling sonic power.

Key Features
Control All lets you twist your sounds to oblivion. Then use Reload to take you back to where you started

Use Parameter Locks to automate parameters. Each step can have a totally different sound

Load six samples at once – just like a kit. Great when you have made a Pattern with Parameter Locks, LFOs etc…

Load six new samples to instantly experiment and come up with unique and unexpected results

Write basslines and melodies using Chromatic Mode

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Vangelis Has Passed Away

Some sad news in via Soviet Space Child, spotted on The Gaurdian. Vangelis has passed away at the age of 79. You all know who he is and the influence he has had on the synth world.

The image to the left was taken at the premiere of El Greco in 2007 and is the image used for his Wikipedia page, which includes the following:

"Having had a career in music spanning over 50 years and having composed and performed more than 50 albums, Vangelis is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of electronic music.

Vangelis began his career working with several pop bands of the 1960s such as The Forminx and Aphrodite's Child, with the latter's album 666 (1972) going on to be recognized as a progressive-psychedelic rock classic. Throughout the 1970s, Vangelis composed scores for several animal documentaries, including L'Apocalypse des Animaux, La Fête sauvage and Opéra sauvage; the success of these scores brought him into the film scoring mainstream. In 1975 he set up his new 16-track studio, Nemo Studios in London, which he named his 'laboratory'. In the early 1980s, Vangelis formed a musical partnership with Jon Anderson, the lead singer of progressive rock band Yes, and the duo released several albums together as Jon & Vangelis.

In 1980, he composed the score for the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. The soundtrack's single, the film's theme, also reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was used as the background music at the London 2012 Olympics winners' medal presentation ceremonies.[1] He also composed the official anthem of the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Korea and Japan."

There are endless videos and performances of Vangelis. I thought I would share the following classics.

Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - 1981

video upload by VangelisVEVO

Blade Runner • Main Theme • Vangelis - 1982

video upload by HD Film Tributes

"Soundtrack from the 1982 Ridley Scott film "Blade Runner" with Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, M. Emmet Walsh, William Sanderson, Joe Turkel, Brion James, Joanna Cassidy & Daryl Hannah."

Vangelis & CS80



VANGELIS-THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC
video uploads by ANDREASROCKY

You can find additional posts featuring Vangelis here.

Evenfall Mini Modular Designed by Grant Richter of Wiard

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This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

via this auction

"I guess 50 (60?) of these were produced, either as kits or assembled products. I bought this to complete my own rack full of Grant Richter modules. It was a largely an impulse buy fueled by the tingly feelings my Wiard 300 modules give me. Make no mistake--this is NOT a Wiard module nor does it sound like one. It is not nearly as awe-inspiring overall, though it does have a few tricks that make it worth exploring. Definitely a cool piece of synthesizer history.

I found this to be, overall, one of those "sweet spot" machines, where nuanced wiggling can give you some really unique and impressive sounds. This is particularly true with the bandpass filter, which really sounds like Satan yelling about the weather while contending with a head cold. Very cool.

There are a few peculiar aspects to this, such as the weird gain staging. Any setting after 12 o'clock in the VCA will saturate/distort. Maybe you like this. I don't care for it personally. That's just the way these things work, as confirmed by several other owners, as well as Cary Grace, who currently builds all modules under the Wiard name, and who tours with an Evenfall Mini Modular (largely because it's small and light, I guess). This is a very lightweight synthesizer.

The pots are all mini pots, like attenuator pots on lots of modern Eurorack modules. I'm a bit of an oaf for these, but they're not difficult to work with.

I have not opened it to check internals or perform any mods. I'm not sure whether there are schematics floating around, but if you choose to go that route I'm sure you're an intrepid enough lad or lass to chase them down.

Cosmetically, there is some damage on the lower right edge of the panel; I have straightened this to the best of my ability.

Their words (copy/pasted info from around the web):
The Evenfall Mini Modular Synthesizer is a rack mountable semi-modular analog synthesizer featuring the warm, organic sound of real analog circuitry and the flexibility of individual control knobs and a patch cord interface.
The Mini Modular also features internally "pre patched" or "normalized" connections among the modules. These connections make the Mini Modular a capable synthesizer even without inserting patch cords. These internal connections can be overridden by inserting 3.5mm patch cables as desired.
The Mini Modular can be patched to make sound by itself or in conjunction with another voltage-controlled synthesizer. It can also be controlled from a MIDI controller via the built-in MIDI to CV interface which provides pitch, velocity, gate, pitch bend, portamento on/off, and modulation output voltages.

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This synth was designed by Grant Richter of Wiard synthesizers and there were roughly 60 sold, 30 in kit form and 30 assembled. The previous owner told me this is a factory-assembled unit.

Grant wrote this on the old Wiard Yahoo list:

"That is a great little instrument.

It was originally slated to be the Wiard Model 3600, but I decided to pass on it because we could not find knobs to fit the little nubby pot shafts. They are just like TR-808 tuning pots. I feared the lack of knobs would limits sales too much.

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Tears for Fears - Mad World | Het verhaal achter het nummer

Published on May 8, 2020 Top 2000 a gogo

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child. The Focus is on the influence of synths, which is pretty cool. Some light synth spotting.

"Roland Orzabal en Curt Smith van Tears for Fears leggen uit wat hun invloeden zijn en wat de inspiratie voor 'Mad World' was, een nummer dat later een grote hit werd voor Gary Jules en Michael Andrews. Een interview uit 2017."

Googlish:

Tears for Fears - Mad World | The story behind the song

"Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of Tears for Fears explain their influences and what inspired 'Mad World', a song that later became a big hit for Gary Jules and Michael Andrews. A 2017 interview."

New Novation Summit 16-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer Revealed in German Magazine Beat

Coming Fall 2019
2200 Euro which comes to $2458 at today's exchange rate.

The description in the second image is in German.

It's pictured with the Bass Station II, but it looks more like the Peak which is 8-Voice polyphonic with digital oscillators and analog filters. The Summit will likely be a 16-Voice Peak with keyboard and expanded control panel. And of course the name - Summit ~ Peak.

Update: new pic below sent my way via Soviet Space Child below.

Click on the image for full size.

Arturia MATRIXBRUTE Patches by Arthur Fussy

Published on Mar 22, 2017 Arthur Fussy

"Quick recordings of new sounds & presets I programmed on the amazing Arturia Matrixbrute. The patches are recorded straight into the Apollo Interface, no additional FX or Compression added. Mostly one preset crossfading into another, sometimes patches are in duo split and paraphonic mode..."

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

NAMM: New From Buchla - 272e and 251e

via Soviet Space Child, via Muff's

Polyphonic Tuner Model 272e
Quad Sequential Voltage Source Model 251e

via cbm:
"The 272e is the long rumored Polyphonic Radio Decoder. It has four FM tuners, each of which is under voltage control. It also has a 'Polyphonic Facility' that can apply an envelope and select sections."

"The 251e is a four track sequencer."

Update: video from the NAMM floor added below.




Buchla synths

YouTube via DjPuzzle73 | January 13, 2011 |

"Winter namm 2011"

Two Hours of the DeepMind 12 - Behringer DeepMind 12 first 256 patches.

Published on Jan 5, 2017 Marcel Krol
Update: Behringer DeepMind 12 first 256 patches. (Better video) Published on Jan 10, 2017

You'll need to turn this one up. Don't forget to turn your volume levels back down afterwords.

"For those interested are here the Behringer DeepMind 12 first 256 patches. Don't mind the camera swapping. It happened for unknown reason during recording."

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

New GS Music Zeus Analog Polyphonic & Apollo Mini Desktop Synthesizers

Zeus analog polyphonic synthesizer demo Published on Sep 21, 2019 GS Music

"A short demo of the sounds that can be achieved with Zeus, the analog polyphonic synthesizer made by GS Music."

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

New synths from GS Music who brought us the Apollo II desktop synth & the Stochastic Inspiration Generator eurorack module. Pics and (Google translated) details of the Apollo Mini follow via http://www.gsmusic.com.ar.

No additional details on the Zeus are up as of this post. Update:details are in:

"Zeus is a multitimbral analog polyphonic synthesizer featuring substractive synthesis. The sound generation is entirely analog. Each voice has two voltage controlled oscillators (VCO), a mixer, a voltage controlled amplifier (VCA). The control signals on each voice are digitally generated by a microcontroller, which is capale of processing three low frequency oscillators (LFO) and two ADSR envelopes (EG). This synthesizer is still a prototype.

Zeus interface was designed to be intuitive with all the controls on the panel. It also features a graphic display to show the different parameters and curves. For example, it can show the envelope curves.


Specifications

Keyboard: 49 keys, velocity sensitive with aftertouch
Polyphony: 12
Oscillators: 2 voltage-controlled analog oscillators (VCO) with sub-oscillators. Hard sync.
Oscillators waveshapes: Triangular, Saw-Tri, Sawtooth, Pulse with PWM. It is possible tomix pulse with other waveshape
Filter (VCF): 24dB/oct (4 poles) low pass filter with resonance control
Envelopes: 2* (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release), Velocity to Attack
LFO: 3
LFO waveshapes: Triangular, Rampa up, Rampa down, Square, Sample and Hold
Effects: Chorus, Delay
Presets: TBD
Connections: MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, MIDI Thru, Audio Output (Plug 1/4” TRS balanceado), Sustain, USB, Filter CV, Amplifier CV, Audio input.
Power supply: AC 220V"

via http://www.gsmusic.com.ar/productos/Zeus-en.html

"The GS Apollo Mini is an analog subtractive synthesis synthesizer. The sound is generated in a totally analog way, with two voltage controlled oscillators (VCO), a mixer, a voltage controlled filter (VCF) and a voltage controlled amplifier (VCA). The control signals are digitally generated by a microcontroller, which is capable of processing two low frequency oscillators (LFO) and one envelope (EG) of the ADSR type.

The Gs Apollo Mini interface was designed to be simple and intuitive. It has 18 knobs and 3 buttons. It allows to generate a great variety of sounds.

specs

Polyphony: Monophonic, priority to the last note

Oscillators: 2 voltage controlled analog oscillators (VCO) with sub oscillators.

Oscillator waveforms: Sawtooth, Pulse

Filter (VCF): Low pass filter of 24dB / Oct (4 poles) with resonance control.

Envelopes: 1 (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release)

LFO: 2 *

LFO waveforms: Triangular, Ramp up, Ramp down, Square

Connections: MIDI IN, USB, Audio Output (Plug 1/4 "TRS balanced)

Power: DC 12V 1A

Dimensions: 215mm x 105mm x 57mm

Weight: 0.78 kg

Dimensions (with packaging): 280mm x 190mm x 95mm

Weight (with packaging): 1.2 kg

* Only one LFO is controllable from the panel. The corresponding MIDI CC must be used to access the other LFO. By default, the additional LFO is activated with the aftertouch or the modulation wheel."

Ploho - Старые фильмы [Home Studio live \ ENG subs]

video by Ploho Ploho

"Live performance of the song 'Старые фильмы' (Old Movies). This song is from our new album "Фантомные чувства" (Phantom Feelings) you can listen to and download it on all streaming platforms. If you like this video, please write a comment below. If we get a lot of comments we will shoot a video for other songs from the new album.

The video was made especially for the Hipnotize Festival.

Listen \ download: https://band.link/NcK6s"

This one was is in via Soviet Space Child.

Custom Five Octave Minimoog Model D with Extra Knob Box & Mods

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

via @venturamusic

No additional details unfortunately.

Something 10 Years in the Making Coming From Spectrasonics in 2 Days...

via @spectrasonics

Some people are speculating an update to Omnisphere while others say it will be much bigger? Hardware? We'll find out soon enough.


This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Update: and we have Keyscape:


Introducing Keyscape Published on Sep 2, 2016 SpectrasonicsVIDEO

Update2: and the official press release released September 12, 2016:

"'New 'Keyscape' Virtual Instrument from Spectrasonics Extensive 'Collector Keyboards' V.I. Software is Now Available

Burbank, CA - September 12, 2016 - Spectrasonics has announced that their major new software virtual instrument Keyscape(tm) is now available worldwide. Ten years in the making, Keyscape features the largest selection of collector keyboards in the world. The instrument includes an eclectic array of rare and unique keyboards that have never been sampled before. Each of the 36 sought-after keyboards were carefully restored and then deeply sampled and behavior modeled in unprecedented detail by the award-winning Spectrasonics Sound Development team. As the company's fourth virtual instrument, Keyscape operates both as a self-contained software plug-in and also integrates fully within the company's flagship synthesizer, Omnisphere 2. Keyscape has a suggested retail price of $399US and 349€, and is available now for delivery.

Visit http://www.spectrasonics.net/keyscape for more information.

Technical Specifications
• Extensive library with over 500 "Best-in-class" sounds, 36 Instrument Models and Hybrid "Duo" Patches
• Deeply Multisampled sounds with up to 32-way velocity switching, Round Robins, etc.
• Custom Controls specially crafted for each patch allow intuitive sound modification
• Software features high quality, authentic circuit modeled amplifiers and effects
• Mechanical Noise, Pedal Noise and Release Noise behavior modeling
• Available as Download (77 GB) or Boxed USB Drive Edition
• Optional "Lite" installation (30 GB) for stage use
• Full Omnisphere(r) 2 integration

Keyscape is available to purchase now in either Boxed or Download Editions. The boxed edition features USB installation drives, and is sold exclusively through Spectrasonics' worldwide authorized dealer network. The Download edition is available exclusively from the Spectrasonics Webstore: https://www.spectrasonics.net/sales/techshop/?main_page=product_info&products_id=53

Keyscape has a suggested retail price of $399US and 349€. An extensive introduction video, full sound listings, background information on each model and over 5 hours of audio demos showing Keyscape are available at: https://www.spectrasonics.net/keyscape"

Access Virus B Demo Part 1

video upload by Panu Savolainen

Part 2 here

"Multitracked demo of Virus B. Only tweaked presets and internal fx used."

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.